Panasonic AJ-SD955BE manuel d'utilisation

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    AJ- E Model No. AJ- E Operating Instructions Digital Video Cassette Recor der Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. VQT0F42 (E) TOP MENU CONTENTS[...]

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    2( E ) CONTENTS FOR U.K. ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BS[...]

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    3 (E) CONTENTS IMPORT ANT “Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programmes, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.” Operating precaution Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If [...]

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    4( E ) TOP MENU Intr oduction The AJ-SD930B and AJ-SD955B are multi-purpose studio digital VTRs which utilize small, 1/4-inch wide cassette tapes for high quality recording, playback and editing of video images recorded at a rate of 50 Mbps in addition to recording, playback and editing in DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format. These VTRs incorporate digital com[...]

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    5 (E) CONTENTS Features Time codes This unit has a built-in TCG (time code generator)/TCR (time code reader). In addition to the internal time code, external time code input or input signal VITC can be recorded on this VTR as the time code. Multifunctional interface O Serial digital input/output A component serial interface is provided as standard [...]

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    6( E ) CONTENTS Fr ont panel 1 POWER switch 2 Format display area The recording format and the format of the tape inserted in the unit are displayed here. DVCPRO50: This indicates recording and playback of DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) format tapes. DVCPRO: This indicates recording and playback of DVCPRO (25 Mbps) format tapes. DV: This indicates playback of [...]

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    7 (E) CONTENTS Fr ont panel 6 PLAY button Press this button to start playback. When this button is pressed together with the REC button, recording starts. On the AJ-SD955B, when this button is pressed together with the EDIT button during playback, manual editing starts. However, manual editing will not be initiated if the servo is not locked. When [...]

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    8( E ) CONTENTS Fr ont panel = PLAYER and RECORDER buttons These buttons are operated if the VTR is to be used as a recorder to conduct editing operations with a VTR equipped with an RS-422A serial interface remote control connector (9 pins). Neither button works when the VTR is used on its own. PLAYER: When this button is pressed, its lamp lights [...]

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    9 (E) CONTENTS Fr ont panel E ASSEM button This button is pressed to proceed with assemble editing. It has a self-illuminating lamp which comes ON when the button is pressed and goes OFF when it is pressed again. F INSERT buttons The input signals to be edited when insert editing is to be conducted are selected by pressing one of these seven button[...]

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    10 (E) CONTENTS Fr ont panel M MONITOR SELECT (L andR) buttons These buttons are used to select the audio signals which are to be output to the MONITOR L and R connectors. Each time the L button is pressed, the signal to be output to the MONITOR L connector is changed in the following sequence: CH1 5 CH2 5 CH3 5 CH4 5 CUE. Similarly, each time the [...]

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    Fr ont panel U SET button When this button is pressed, the data which has been set using the setup menus is entered. After the data has been entered, the setup menu settings are exited, and the original status is restored. When the internal time code has been set, the data which has been set is entered. V DIAG button When this button is pressed, th[...]

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    12 (E) CONTENTS Displa y panel 1 TV system displays The selected TV system is displayed here. With the AJ-SD955B, it is possible to switch between the 525 interlace and 625 interlace systems by setting setup menu item No. 070 (TV SYSTEM). With the AJ-SD930B, only the 625 interlace TV system can be used. : This lights when the 625 interlaced TV syst[...]

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    13 (E) CONTENTS : EDIT, EDIT REC, REC and REC INH lamps EDIT: This lights when an editing mode has been selected. EDIT REC: This lights when the edit recording mode has been established. REC: This lights when the recording mode has been established. REC INH: This lights in the recording inhibit status (when the REC INH switch at the bottom front pa[...]

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    14 (E) CONTENTS Rear panel 1 AC IN socket Connect one end of the power cord supplied to this socket and the other end to the power outlet. 2 DIGITAL AUDIO IN and OUT connectors These are the input and output connectors for digital audio signals that comply with the AES/EBU standards. <Note> The digital audio signals which are to be input to t[...]

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    15 (E) CONTENTS Rear panel < Fan This fan is used to cool down the VTR. If, for any reason, the fan stops, “ E-10 ” will appear on the counter display. = SIGNAL GND terminal This is connected to the signal ground terminal on the component connected to this VTR in order to minimize noise. It is not a safety ground. > ANALOG COMPONENT VIDEO[...]

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    16 (E) CONTENTS Source machine: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to REMOTE. Recorder: Set the CONTROL switch on the front panel to LOCAL. Connections PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH AC IN SIGNAL GND AES/EBU SDI SDTI ANALOG CH1/2 IN Y VIDEO VIDEO OUT SERVICE ONL Y REMOTE IN/OUT CH1 CH2 AUDIO IN ENCODER REMOTE RS-232C P ARALLEL REMOTE OUT IN REF VI[...]

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    17 (E) CONTENTS Connections with editing controller Connections ON OFF POWER DV DVCPRO DVCPRO 50 METER L R FULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX A VOL SELECT INPUT SELECT PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL VIDEO REC LEVEL CH1 PB LEVEL AUDIO CH2 CH3 CH4 TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER REC INH INT TCG MODE CONTROL ON OFF UNITY VAR COUNTER RESE[...]

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    ON OFF POWER DV DVCPRO DVCPRO 50 METER L R FULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX A VOL SELECT INPUT SELECT PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL VIDEO REC LEVEL CH1 PB LEVEL AUDIO CH2 CH3 CH4 TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER REC INH INT TCG MODE CONTROL ON OFF UNITY VAR COUNTER RESET A IN TRIM SET OUT IN A OUT CH1 CH4 CH2 INSERT CH3 ASSEM VIDEO [...]

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    19 (E) CONTENTS Jog mode Jog/Shuttle 1 Press the search dial so that it remains pressed in. Check that the JOG lamp has lit. Shuttle mode 1 Press the search dial so that it is released from the pressed-in position. The SHTL lamp lights, and the shuttle mode is established. O Immediately after the power is turned on, turn the search dial and leave i[...]

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    20 (E) CONTENTS Ma n ual editing SD955B 1 Select the editing mode. ASSEMBLE: Assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing is performed in this mode. INSERT: Insert editing is performed in this mode. 2 Select the channels to be edited. For insert editing, press the buttons corresponding to the channels to be edited so that their lamps light. 3 Press[...]

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    21 (E) CONTENTS A utomatic editing (de c k-to-de c k) SD955B 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. 2 Use the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the video and audio input signals. 3 Switch the time counter display to TC, CTL or UB. 5 If the recording levels are to be adjusted using the level controls, set the audio level control selector switch to the VAR posit[...]

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    22 (E) CONTENTS A utomatic editing (deck-to-dec k) SD955B 1 Select the editing mode. For assemble editing, press the ASSEM button. For insert editing, press the INSERT button. ASSEM: This sets the unit to assemble (frame-to-frame continuity) editing mode. INSERT: This sets the unit to insert editing mode. 2 Select the channels to be edited. With as[...]

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    23 (E) CONTENTS A utomatic editing (deck-to-dec k) SD955B 1 Press the IN (or OUT) button to check the edit point. The value of the registered edit point appears on the display panel. 2 While holding down the IN (or OUT) button, press the PREROLL button and check the picture at the edit point. The tape is cued up to the edit IN (or OUT) point, and a[...]

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    24 (E) CONTENTS A utomatic editing (deck-to-dec k) SD955B 1 Re-registering an edit point Locate the new edit point by performing the jog or shuttle operation, and press the IN (or OUT) button and SET button at the same time to re-register the edit point. 2 Modifying an edit point in 1-frame increments (trimming function) Press the TRIM button while[...]

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    2 Upon completion of the editing, press the REVIEW button. Review is then started by the recorder side. O To stop the review at any time, press the STOP button. O When the edit OUT point is reached, the tape is post-rolled, after which it stops. 1 Press the AUTO EDIT button. Automatic editing is now executed. O To suspend editing at any time, press[...]

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    26 (E) CONTENTS $ Displaying the audio split edit points The edit points appear on the display panel. Video IN point: Press the IN button. Video OUT point: Press the OUT button. Audio IN point: Press the A IN button. Audio OUT point: Press the A OUT button. <Note> If the editing mode is changed to assemble editing after the audio edit points [...]

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    27 (E) CONTENTS A udio split editing SD955B $ Duration display The duration can be indicated on the display panel only. Between the video IN and OUT points: Press the IN button and OUT button at the same time. Between the audio IN and OUT points: Press the A IN button and A OUT button at the same time. Match frame processing system When two VTRs ar[...]

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    28 (E) CONTENTS ON OFF POWER DV DVCPRO DVCPRO 50 METER L R FULL/FINE MONITOR SELECT HEADPHONES MONITOR MIX A VOL SELECT INPUT SELECT PREVIEW/PREVIEW AUTO EDIT PREROLL VIDEO REC LEVEL CH1 PB LEVEL AUDIO CH2 CH3 CH4 TC PRESET MENU SET DIAG SUPER REC INH INT TCG MODE CONTROL ON OFF UNITY VAR COUNTER RESET A IN TRIM SET OUT IN A OUT CH1 CH4 CH2 INSERT [...]

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    4 Upon completion of the setting, release the search button. The item number now flashes. O When the search dial is in the SHTL mode, the item will move unless the dial is set to the centre position. 5 When other items are to be changed, repeat steps 2 to 4 . 6 Press the SET button. The changes are stored in the memory. To disregard the new setting[...]

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    30 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus 1 Press the MENU button. 2 When the FF button is pressed while holding down the DIAG button, the next user file is selected; conversely, when the REW button is pressed while holding down the DIAG button, the previous user file is selected. 3 To enter the selection made in step 2 for the user file which is to be used, pre[...]

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    31 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the REW button or FF button while holding down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file. 4 Turn the search dial while holding down the search button to select the user file whose contents are to be loaded into USER1. 6 Press the PLAY button. The settings of the user file selected in step [...]

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    32 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the REW button or FF button while holding down the DIAG button to select the USER1 file. 4 Turn the search dial while holding down the search button to select the user file in which the contents of USER1 are to be saved.Those user files which have been set to the lock mode do not appear o[...]

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    33 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus SYSTEM menu No./Item Description The underlined items indicates the initial setting. 00 WFM SEL This selects the signal to output from the VIDEO OUT 2 connector. 0000 CTL : The CTL signal is output. 0001 TC : The TIME CODE signal is output. 0002 VIDEO : The VIDEO OUT signal is output. 0003 RF_L : The PB L RF signal is ou[...]

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    34 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. SYSTEM menu No./Item Description 18 SYS H OFFSET System phase adjustment. 0000 –3 : –13.4 µsec 0001 –2 : –8.96 µsec 0002 –1 : –4.52 µsec 0003 0 : 0 sec 0004 1 : +4.52 µsec 0005 2 : +8.96 µsec 0006 3 : +13.4 µsec <Note> Factory settings will remai[...]

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    35 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <BASIC> No./Item Description 000 P-ROLL TIME This sets the preroll time. The preroll time can be set from 0 to 15 seconds in 1-second increments. 0000 0s :: 0005 5s :: 0015 15s 001 LOCAL ENA This selects the buttons which can be operated on the front pan[...]

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    36 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <BASIC> No./Item Description 015 MONI CONTROL SD955B This sets whether the recorder is to be forcibly set to the EE mode and the player’s playback signals are to be output to the monitor by pressing the recorder’s PLAYER button when a monitor has bee[...]

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    37 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <OPERATION> No./Item Description 100 SEARCH ENA This selects the direct search dial operation. 0000 DIAL : For direct search dial operations. 0001 KEY : Operation is not transferred to the search mode unless the search button is pressed. 101 SHTL MAX Thi[...]

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    38 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <OPERATION> No./Item Description 111 FRZ MODE SEL This selects the output picture in the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) and EJECT modes. 0000 DIS : The video output is muted. 0001 STB OFF : When the STANDBY OFF (HALF LOADING) mode is established, the picture[...]

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    39 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <OPERATION> No./Item Description 114 REC INH LAMP This selects whether to cause the REC INH lamp to flash or light up when the cassette has been set to the accidental erasure prevention status. 0000 LIGHT : The lamp lights up. 0001 FLASH : The lamp flash[...]

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    40 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <INTERFACE> No./Item Description 200 PARA RUN This selects whether two or more VTRs are to be operated in synchronization. 0000 DIS : No operation in synchronization 0001 ENA : Operation in synchronization <Note> When operating two or more VTRs in [...]

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    41 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <EDIT> No./Item Description 301 IN/OUT DEL SD955B This selects the operation to be performed when an edit point has been set incorrectly (when the OUT point is before the IN point). 0000 MANU : Editing is not executed unless the illegal edit point is cle[...]

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    42 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <EDIT> No./Item Description 320 VAR FWD MAX This sets the maximum SLOW FWD speed. 0000 +4.1 : +4.1 (+3.1) a speed 0001 +1.85 : +1.85 a speed 0002 +1 : +1 a speed <Notes> O The value for the DV/DVCAM tape is shown in parenthesis ( ). O At any speed [...]

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    43 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <TAPE PROTECT> No./Item Description 400 STILL TIMER This selects the time to be taken until the unit goes into the tape protection mode when it is left standing in the stop or search still (JOG/SLOW/SHTL) mode. (Unit: s = second, min = minute) 0000 0.5s [...]

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    44 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <TIME CODE> No./Item Description 506 BINARY GP This sets the usage status of the user bit of the time code generated by the TCG. 0000 000 : NOT SPECIFIED (character set not specified) 0001 001 : ISO CHARACTER (8 bits character set based on ISO646, ISO202[...]

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    45 (E) CONTENTS 511 VITC OUT This selects how the VITC which is to be superimposed onto the output video signal is to be output. 0000 SBC : During recording: The input time code, which was selected by the setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL) setting and TCG switch, is output as the VITC. During playback: The time code recorded in the SBC area is output [...]

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    46 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description No./Item Description 600 INT SG This selects the internal reference signal. 0001 BB : The black burst is generated. 0002 CB100 : 100% colour bars are generated. 0003 CB75 : 75% colour bars are generated. 601 OUT VSYNC This se[...]

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    47 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description No./Item Description 621 CCR MODE SD955B This selects the cross color processing during playback. 0000 OFF : The cross color is output with no changes made. 0001 ON : The cross color can be reduced. <Note> This setup me[...]

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    48 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description 623 SETUP 50 SD955B For setting 7.5% setup processing to be performed on input and output signals in the DVCPRO50 (50 Mbps) mode. When the STOP button is pressed, operation is transferred to the sub-screen, and the setup leve[...]

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    49 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <VIDEO> No./Item Description 661 UMID GEN This selects the basic UMID information to be recorded on the tape when ON has been selected as the setup menu item No. 660 (UMID REC) setting. 0000 INT : Newly created basic UMID information of this unit is alwa[...]

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    50 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <AUDIO> No./Item Description No./Item Description 701 CH1 IN LV This selects the audio input (CH1) reference level switching. 0000 4dB 0001 0dB 0002 – 20dB 702 CH2 IN LV This selects the audio input (CH2) reference level switching. 0000 4dB 0001 0dB 00[...]

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    51 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <AUDIO> No./Item Description No./Item Description 721 MONI CH SEL This selects the monitor output. 0000 MANU : The output signal is as selected in MONITOR SELECT buttons. 0001 AUTO : PCM AUDIO output is selected within the –0.43 (–0.5) a to +1 a spee[...]

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    52 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <AUDIO> No./Item Description No./Item Description 735 MON AUTO SEL Although CUE is automatically output to the monitor output in accordance with the operation mode when a setting AUTO has been selected by setup menu item No. 721 (MONI CH SEL), the MON AU[...]

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    53 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <V BLANK> No./Item Description 800 ADD LINE 25 00 REC LINE1 Sub-screen For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines. 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. 0001 YC422 : The 422 mode signals are recorded on 1 line. 000[...]

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    54 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <V BLANK> No./Item Description No./Item Description Sub-screen 801 ADD LINE 50 00 REC LINE1 Sub-screen For selecting the mode for recording signals on additional lines. 0000 OFF : No signals are recorded on additional lines. 0001 YC422 : The 422 mode sig[...]

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    55 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <V BLANK> No./Item Description 803 TELETEXT DET For selecting the method used to detect the lines in which the teletext signals are to be recorded. 0000 OFF : The teletext signals are not recorded. 0001 AUTO : The teletext signals are automatically detec[...]

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    56 (E) CONTENTS Setup menus The underlined items indicates the initial setting. USER menu <MENU> No./Item Description A00 LOAD This selects the user file whose contents will be loaded into USER1. 0000 USER2 : The USER2 file contents are loaded. 0001 USER3 : The USER3 file contents are loaded. 0002 USER4 : The USER4 file contents are loaded. 0[...]

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    57 (E) CONTENTS Time code/user bit Time code The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute position of the tape is to be displayed in increments of hours, mi[...]

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    58 (E) CONTENTS Time code/user bit Setting the external time code 1 Set the VTR to stop mode. 3 Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code selection) 4 The following settings can be selected with setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL). LTC: The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector (XLR) on the rear panel is recorded as TC. <Note> LTC m[...]

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    59 (E) CONTENTS Display position The position of the characters superimposed on the display can be changed using setup menus No. 009 (CHARA H-POS) and No. 010 (CHARA V-POS). Superimpose screen The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed using abbreviations. Characters displayed The background of characters superimposed on the display can be [...]

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    60 (E) CONTENTS Video output signals and serv o reference signal This section explains how the output signals and servo reference signal are selected. External synchr onization of video output signals The video output signals are output in synchronization with the REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal. As shown in the figure below, this sign[...]

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    61 (E) CONTENTS Video output signals and serv o reference signal Serv o reference signal The REF VIDEO input signal or video input signal is selected as the servo reference signal. As shown in the figure below, the signal is selected in accordance with the setup menu settings, VTR mode and availability of the video input signal. <Notes> Synch[...]

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    62 (E) CONTENTS A udio V fade function When editing tapes, the edit point splicing selection (setup menu No. 311 and 312) information is recorded on the tape. This information is then sensed during playback, and V fade or cut processing is automatically performed for these sections. However, only when the playback fade selection (No. 727) is AUTO. [...]

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    63 (E) CONTENTS A udio recording c hannel and monitor output selection A udio recor ding channel The audio recording channels are selected on the AUDIO setup menu as shown below. Recording track CH1 Recording signal CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input CH2 CH1 input/CH2 input/CH1 input+CH2 input CH3 CH3 input/CH4 input/CH3 input+CH4 input CH4 CH[...]

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    64 (E) CONTENTS AB C D E F G H 2 Attach the outer member brackets to the rack. Check that the height is the same for the left and right brackets. 3 Remove the four screws at the front for attaching the left and right side panels. 4 Attach the AJ-MA75P rack mount adapter using the same 4 screws. 1 Attach the inner members of the slide rails. Refer t[...]

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    65 (E) CONTENTS This unit is equipped with an auto head cleaning function which automatically reduces the amount of dirt on the video heads. However, in order to maximize the unit ’ s reliability, it is recommended that the video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate. For further details on how to actually clean the heads, consult with one of [...]

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    66 (E) CONTENTS When a warning occurs in this unit, the error number is indicated on the counter display. Open the DIAG menu to display a description of the error on the counter display or monitor TV. When a operational malfunction has occurred in the unit, the error number flashes on the counter display. DIA G menu This display the VTR information[...]

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    67 (E) CONTENTS H04 F LOADING Displays the number of times front loading has been performed in single units. $ Displaying the “HOURS METER” information Turn the search dial to move the cursor ( 2 ). The description for the item where the cursor is located is shown on the counter display. If “ T&S&M ” is selected in the setup menu No[...]

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    68 (E) CONTENTS W arning messages Err or messages Priority O Monitor display O Description O VTR operation and corrective action High E-04 (UNKNOWN SIG) This appears when the SDTI input signals are not DVCPRO or DV format signals. (The data stream format complies with the SMPTE 321M standard.) VTR: No recording operations can be performed. O Check [...]

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    69 (E) CONTENTS Err or messages Err or messages E-55 UNLOAD ERROR If the tape has not been taken up during unloading, this error number flashes on the display. VTR: STOP O Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON again. E-53 WINDUP ERROR If there is an abnormally large discrepancy between the amount of tape taken up by the take-up reel and the am[...]

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    70 (E) CONTENTS Err or messages Err or messages Display O Description O VTR operation and corrective action E-78 M-IF COMM ERROR If a problem has been encountered in communication between the servo microcomputer and mechanism relay board, this error number flashes on the display. VTR: STOP O Set the POWER switch to OFF and then to ON again. E-67 T [...]

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    71 (E) CONTENTS The VTR can be operated by commands when the RS-232C interface is used. (See command table on pages 74, 75 .) $ Conditions for ac knowledging commands from RS-232C interface O The front panel CONTROL switch must be at REMOTE. O The setup menu No. 204 “ RS232C SEL ” must be ON. If the above conditions are not met, [ACK] + [STX] E[...]

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    72 (E) CONTENTS Software specifications (Pr otocol) 1. Comm unication parameters RS-232C interface Communication system Asynchronous, full duplex Communication speed 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600 Bit length 7bit/8 bit Stop bit 1 bit /2 bit Parity bit NONE/ODD/EVEN ACK code ACK code returned/ACK code not returned <Note> The ACK code is what is r[...]

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    73 (E) CONTENTS RS-232C interface 3. Return f ormat [VTR 5 controller (PC)] The following responses are made to the command. If necessary, more than one response is made. $ When the communication has terminated normally 1. The receive completion message is returned. [ACK] 06h 2. The execution completion message is returned. [STX] [command] [data] [[...]

  • Page 74

    74 (E) CONTENTS RS-232C interface 5. Command table $ Commands relating to operation control <Notes> O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table. O In the case of commands not listed in[...]

  • Page 75

    75 (E) CONTENTS RS-232C interface $ Commands relating to inquiries <Notes> O As for the return (completion) message, [ACK] is first returned when data is received, and the execution message is subsequently returned. It is only the execution message which is listed in this table. O In the case of commands not listed in the table, ER001 (invali[...]

  • Page 76

    76 (E) CONTENTS SDTI interface Digital data input/output operations using the SDTI format (compressed digital interface) are enabled by installing the AJ-YAC930G SDTI board (optional accessory) in this unit. <Notes> SDTI (Serial Data Transport Interface) complies with the SMPTE 305M standard. The data stream format transferred via the SDTI co[...]

  • Page 77

    77 (E) CONTENTS Connector signals VIDEO IN SDI IN (DIGITAL) BNC a 2, Active through Y, PB, PR (ANALOG) BNC a 3 (Board, option) VIDEO IN BNC a 2, Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided (Board, option) REF VIDEO IN BNC a 2, Loop-through, 75 Ω termination switch provided A UDIO IN SDI IN (DIGITAL) BNC a 2, Active through AUDIO IN (DIGITAL)[...]

  • Page 78

    78 (E) CONTENTS Connector signals P ARALLEL REMO TE (25P) Pin No. Signal 1 PLAY COMMAND 2 STOP COMMAND 3 FF COMMAND 4 REW COMMAND 5 REC COMMAND 6 EJECT COMMAND 7 STAND BY COMMAND 8 PREROLL COMMAND 9 IN SET COMMAND 10 ==== 11 ==== 12 6 10 V, MAX 300 mA 13 PLAY STATUS 14 STOP STATUS 15 FF STATUS 16 REW STATUS 17 REC STATUS 18 EJECT STATUS 19 STAND BY[...]

  • Page 79

    79 (E) CONTENTS [GENERAL] indicates safety information. Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Power consumption: 120 W (with all options) Operating ambient temperature: 5 ° C to 40 ° C Operating ambient humidity: 10% to 80% (no condensation) Weight: 14.9 kg (AJ-SD930B) 15.0 kg (AJ-SD955B) Dimensions (W a H a D): 424 a 175.2 a 430 mm (Not i[...]

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    80 (E) CONTENTS Specifications [VIDEO] $ Video output connector Analogue component output: BNC a 3 (Y, PB, PR) Y: 1.0 V [p-p], PB/PR: 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω (100% colour bar) Analogue composite output: BNC a 3, video 1, video 2 (video/WFM selectable), video 3 (superimpose on/off) SDI output: BNC a 3, complies with ITU-R BT.656-4 standard SDI 1, SDI 2,[...]

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    CONTENTS S0903W Panasonic Broadcast Europe Panasonic Broadcast Europe Ltd West Forest Gate, Wellington Road, Wokingham, Berkshire RG40 2AQ U.K. Tel: 0118 902 9200 Panasonic Broadcast Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. 43, 65203 Wiesbaden-Biebrich Deutschland Tel: 49-611-1816-0 E[...]